Public Works

The Public Works Department maintains Town infrastructure and facilities that support the community’s quality of life, promote economic vitality, and protect our environment with a focus on:

  • Roadway and culvert maintenance:

    • Keeping streets and culverts clear of debris following storms and managing cleanup following traffic accidents, flooding, erosion, and animal incidents

  • Pavement maintenance:

    • Coordinating pavement inspection and maintenance to extend the lifespan of the Town’s sixty-one (61) centerline miles of streets and to ensure the safety of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians

  • Traffic signage:

    • Repairing and replacing traffic signage in response to weathering, vandalism, and traffic accidents to ensure the safety of road users

  • Town Center lighting and maintenance:

    • Maintaining Town Center facilities, the Carefree Desert Gardens, and Sanderson Pavilion, as well as installing lighting, seating, and decorations for holidays and special events to ensure proper illumination, public safety, and a high-quality visitor experience.

  • Trash and debris cleanup:

    • Promptly removing trash along streets, as well as trimming, mowing, and regrading shoulders to improve visibility and reduce fire hazards

  • Equipment maintenance:

    • Maintaining and repairing specialty tools, equipment, and vehicles vital to the maintenance of Town infrastructure.

Public Works Supervisor

Travis Johnson

Contact

Public Works Field Operators

Phil Wolf

Dustin Clarke

Bobby Marino

To report a pothole, fallen or missing street sign, or debris in a roadway, please call the Public Works Department at 480-488-3686 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Please provide a good description of the location including cross streets and nearest address.

To report a dead animal in a road, please call All Animals Rescue at 623-444-5291 weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or 602-923-2278 after hours. Follow the prompts to reach a representative. Please be prepared to describe the species of animal, its color, size, exact address or nearest landmark, and whether the animal is inside a box, bag, or other container.

 Town staff is not allowed to enter private property to retrieve a pet or other dead animal. Death of a family pet should be addressed privately. If you have found an animal that has been hit by a car or has a life-threatening injury, please contact your local humane society.